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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1944
Page
3
Governor Thomas Dewey outlines a program of tax reduction aimed at stabilizing tax laws, boosting business, and creating jobs postwar. He cites 1940s New Deal instability, argues high payroll taxes hurt workers, and warns against complex rules that deter small business growth.
The Greek War Relief association aids Greece under Axis occupation and is a key beneficiary of the National War Fund campaign. It notes Greece’s wartime hunger, resistance, and relief efforts, including food shipments, medical supplies, and clothing aid coordinated with Red Cross supervision and a mercy fleet operation.
Amherst village council held a busy session addressing reimbursements to four men who dug a water ditch on Houston Street totaling 6, approved a Maynilton Street sewer estimate of 1,870, and directed the solicitor to draft necessary resolutions including property assessments. The bonding company sought changes to maturities on a 70,000 municipal bond issue, with adjustments shifting first interest to April 1, 1945. The ordinance raising the sex ton’s salary to 100 dollars monthly was introduced, rubbish collection date set, and village sign removal referred for committee action. The Fire Chief will attend a state convention with expenses up to 40 dollars. The Fire District meeting and temple gala details followed with numerous committee assignments and installations. The Amherst Business Men’s Association pledged 100 dollars to the hospital fund and discussed street sign maintenance and parking measures for veterans and families.
Community group backs a levy to purchase Paton property for the board of education and discusses appointing a committee to explore removing an Amherst sign. Members remember Ludwig Thomas and elect Mothers' Club officers at Middle Ridge school.
Stewart and Lausche push hard for votes in northeast Ohio with speeches in Warren Stark county Canton Massillon Elyria and Wooster while Lausche plans a nationwide radio address after Roosevelt. Bricker adds seven Far West states to his tour as campaign events roll toward Columbus and Toledo sessions.
South Amherst villagers prepare a salvage drive with Pine Tree Troop Girl Scouts meeting at town hall. Final plans cover an ecard party in the Girl Scout rooms Friday evening with card games and prizes. A Halloween party date is to be announced. Twelve junior scouts and two leaders are named. A regular South Amherst American Legion Post No 597 meeting is set for Friday evening at the civic rooms.
Mrs. Alice Flowers and Mrs. Myrtle Ruth visited their mother Mrs. Hilma Hunt in Cleveland on Monday. The occasion featured Fred Koch serving as installing officer for the ceremony.
Mrs Ben Holmes of Graf ton road spotted violets in her yard on Oct 3 and picked them thinking the sight unusual for this time of year in Holyoke Mass A man named Joseph Skinner once loaned a milth and $100 for his son’s college expenses He later received a letter from the former employee’s son with a thank you note and a $100 check
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